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Department For Education (DFE)

  • Date 15 July 2026
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) FOI 36(2)(b)(ii): Not upheld, FOI 17(1): Upheld

The complainant has requested Department for Education (DfE) to disclose its full investigation report into Dorrington Academy. DfE refused to disclose the information citing sections 36(2)(b)(ii) and 36(2)(c) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that DfE was entitled to rely on section 36(2)(b)(ii) of FOIA. He has however recorded a breach of section 17(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require further steps to be taken.